

In a major functional change, the front axle was moved forward 10 inches, effectively moving the front wheels out of the passenger compartment along with improving front legroom, the design allowed a reduction in step-in height (improving access). Alongside the first substantial redesign of the model line in 25 years, GM predicted substantial growth in the full-size segment through the end of the 1990s. The first all-new design for the General Motors full-size van line since 1971, the model line was offered in passenger and cargo-van variants (the latter initially retained the Chevrolet Van name), with GMC replacing the Vandura/Rally with the Savana. Model history Pre-facelift (1996–2002) 1996–2002 Chevrolet Express 3500 LS Rear view, showing taillamps (1998 Chevrolet Express 1500 conversion van)įor the 1996 model year, Chevrolet replaced the G-series Chevrolet Van with the Chevrolet Express (retaining Chevrolet Van for cargo vans). Since 2017, GM has sourced commercial cutaway-chassis production from Navistar through its Springfield Assembly Plant ( Springfield, Ohio). Since 1995, General Motors has assembled the Express and Savana at its Wentzville Assembly facility ( Wentzville, Missouri). One of the longest-produced designs in American automotive history, the Express/Savana are rivaled only by the Jeep Wagoneer and Dodge Ram Van for longevity in 2023, the line entered its 27th model year, outliving the production of its 1971-1996 predecessor. In production for a single generation since 1995, over 2.5 million examples of the Express and the Savana have been produced. Alongside the standard van body, the line is offered as a cutaway van chassis the latter vehicle is a chassis cab variant developed for commercial-grade applications, including ambulances, buses, motorhomes and small trucks. The successor to the Chevrolet G-series van, the Express is produced in passenger and cargo variants.
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The Chevrolet Express (also known as the GMC Savana) is a series of full-size vans produced by General Motors since 1996. Elements of those packages are offered as stand-alone upgrades for the LS 3500 models.Chevrolet Van/Beauville GMC Vandura/Rally The Express Passenger Van LS in 2500 regular-wheelbase configuration is available with the same Communications, Enhanced Convenience and Safety option packages found on the Cargo Van WT.

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Swing-out door with a 60/40 split on the passenger side.Standard feature highlights include:Ĭhevy's cargo hauler starts you off with: The Cargo Van comes only in the WT trim, while the Passenger Van offers a choice between LS and LT trim levels. An available 6.6-liter V8 (401 hp, 464 lb-ft) matched to a six-speed automatic.A standard 4.3-liter V6 (276 hp, 298 lb-ft) paired to an eight-speed automatic.Two engines are available for the 2023 Express, each powering the van's rear wheels:
